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MAC Autoformers?

Someone is selling a MAC MA6500 Integrated claiming its superiority over the Ma6600 due to the fact that "it does not have the degrading autoformer design found in the MA6600". That is the first time I've heard a claim that the autoformer was a hindrance to better performance; I thought quite the opposite. What do you MAC Maves think?
pubul57
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georgehifi
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You shouldn't question what they do, they have their job moderating and are good at it.
Like I said I doubt very much the post was deleted because of a reference to another audio website, it was probably whatever else was said, in the way it was said. 
johnto
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Both the factory and a dealer said to stay away with Maggie's unless you go at least 600 watts.
bifwynne
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@Johnto - must have missed an earlier post.  How does your post about Maggies fit in this thread?  I thought this thread was about autoformers.


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mrdecibel
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With easily driven speakers ( impedance ), I much prefer the Mac amps without the autoformers. Same with OTL tube amps. But, let us be real. Many fine speakers are not easy to drive, and autoformers are there to keep the amplifier safe and sound ( pun intended ) and better match the speaker. Enjoy ! MrD.
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georgehifi
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08-03-2018 3:21pmWith easily driven speakers ( impedance ), I much prefer the Mac amps without the autoformers. Same with OTL tube amps.
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But, let us be real. Many fine speakers are not easy to drive, and autoformers are there to keep the amplifier safe and sound ( pun intended ) and better match the speaker. Enjoy ! MrD.
These speakers then should have different amps that can handle their loads.

Cheers George
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